16C135001 - Weapons Range Use

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Redding Area office is seeking a weapons firing range facility through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 16C135001 for its personnel in the Redding Area office, Northern Division, and Cottonwood Vehicle Enforcement Facility. The procurement requires a firing range located within 30 miles of the CHP Redding Area office that can accommodate up to 145 personnel for various weapons training, including .40 caliber pistol qualifications and practice (12 shoots annually), tactical rifle .223 caliber training (12 shoots annually), and shotgun training (4 shoots annually), with specific requirements for night shoots. The facility must provide comprehensive range services, including restroom facilities if available, and retain all brass from shooting activities. Bid submissions are due by May 6, 2016, at 2:00 PM, with a bid opening at 2:30 PM the same day, and potential bidders must submit any questions by April 29, 2016, at 10:00 AM. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a proposed contract term of 24 months from January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2018.

While Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirements have been waived for this contract, bidders who voluntarily incorporate DVBE participation can receive incentive credits ranging from 1% to 5%. Small Business preferences are also available, though the total preference cannot exceed $50,000. The procurement will require bidders to submit a cost-per-shooter pricing structure, with monthly payments made in arrears. No specific incumbent vendor is mentioned in the documentation. The contract will be structured to accommodate monthly billing based on actual range usage, with the facility expected to meet specific technical requirements for weapons training across multiple calibers and shooting scenarios. While no explicit budget range is provided, the procurement is designed to support training needs for approximately 145 personnel across multiple CHP units in the Redding and Northern California region.